What's New - 2016 & 2017
2017
Dec
Zoho People Integration
Time-offs can now be managed efficiently while planning projects with our Zoho People Integration.
Read MoreTask and Issue Timer
We’ve enhanced task and issue timer with the pause and resume options.
Read MoreDependency and Enhanced Gantt Chart
Visualise the sequence of tasks in Gantt and manage workflows better using task dependencies.
Read moreZoho Projects Logo
Our logo is now redesigned with a fresh and vibrant look.
Issue Kanban View
Preview images attached to the issues in the kanban view.
Move Tasks Across Projects
You can now move your tasks to a different project.
Planned Vs Actual Export
You can now export your Planned vs Actual view to XLS.
Filters
View all the selected criteria after you apply filters.
Kanban View Filter
Default Kanban view was showing all open and closed tasks. This has now been fixed to show all open tasks.
Editing Issue comment
Username wasn't updating when editing an issue comment of other users. This has now been fixed.
Nov
Meeting Integration
Schedule an online meeting from your task details page. Interact with team members in real-time using the audio/visual interface or share your screen with participants.
Read MoreTask Custom View
Create customized views for your tasks based on various criteria. You can also convert filters to custom views.
Read MoreTimesheet
Search for tasks and issues effortlessly while logging time from Timesheet
Task Layout
We have added delete functionality to task layouts.
Task Template
You can now add task descriptions when you create or update a task template.
Task and Issue reminders
Set email reminders for overdue tasks and issues and receive notifications.
Oct
Zoho Projects 6.0
We have upgraded to 6.0 with new customizing options for task fields and facelift for tasks, issues, and projects.
Read MoreTask Custom Fields & Status
We have given the product one of the most powerful updates yet. Tasks are now customizable with fields and statuses.
Read MoreTask and Issue Detail Page
A new look task and issue detail page awaits you. We have redesigned the detail page to give you a better view of the fields.
Custom Fields for Projects
Projects custom field UI has been revamped.
Read MoreTask Reports
Data analysis is now even better. With our Advanced Reports you can generate charts using different criteria.
Read MoreBug Custom Fields
Status & Workflow has been moved to Bug Custom Fields. Use the Customize option to setup different statuses and create workflows.
Read MoreCustom Domain
Customize your portal domain and give more visibility to your business.
Read MoreSetup
We have added search option to the setup. It's now easier to get to the required settings.
Read MoreScreen Grabber
Screen Grabber has received an enhancement as well. Edit images before uploading them to the project.
Projects List View
Editing projects just got easier. Click and edit a field from the list view.
Export Projects
Export the project list view to a spreadsheet for easy review.
Read MoreProjects Timeline
View the entire project timeline on a Gantt chart.
Read MoreJul
Milestone Gantt
View milestones based on their status in the Milestone Gantt.
Reminders
Get notified about the Task, Bug, and Event reminders in feed and notifications.
Business Rules
You can now select 'Execute the next rule' option in Business rules list view.
Feed
View more details of task updates in your feeds.
Business Hours
Business hours can now be set in 5 minute increments instead of 10.
Project Custom Fields
You can now create extra custom fields in projects. Upto 20 pick list and single line fields can be used.
Issue Custom Fields
We have increased the number of options in pick list and user pick list to 100.
Jun
Office 365 Integration
Import Office 365 users and view tasks and events added in Zoho Projects in your Office 365 calendar.
Read MoreChrome Extension
We have given Chrome Extension a completely new and vibrant look.
Gamescope
Edit ongoing and schedule games with the new version of Gamescope.
Feeds
Edit comments added to all modules other than Documents and Forums straight from Feeds.
Global search UI change
We have revamped the Global search to give you a better experience.
Milestones
Viewers were unable to view more than 25 milestones in the Gantt chart. This issue has been fixed.
Work Hours
Import work hours when importing tasks to Zoho Projects.
May
Custom Functions
Write scripts in Deluge and automate processes in Issue Tracker.
Read MoreIssue Tracker
Issue prefix link was not workting in feeds and notifications. This has been resolved.
Forums
Content was spilling over when pasting from the web. This has been fixed.
Timesheet
Timesheet grid view now displays project names.
Project Templates
When you create a project using an existing template, users who are already part of the template will receive an email notification.
Release notes
Uses were unable to export release notes for milestones. This has been resolved.
Service Hooks
Admins can now access service hooks in the new UI.
Apr
Timesheet
Set your default billing status from your Settings page. This can be also changed when creating a new project.
Read MoreHome Tab
You can customize your Home tab by closing widgets or using the on/off toggle switch.
Default Work Hours
You no longer have to set work hours for every project. Instead, you can set the work hours commonly for all the projects at the portal level.
Read MoreTimesheet
The scroll issue after logging hours in Timesheet has been fixed.
Edit Projects
Managers can now archive projects from the Edit Project page.
Custom Function
Write your own code, wrap it inside a function, and link it to a business rule in Zoho Projects with Custom Functions.
Read MoreProject Groups
We have updated the sort function in Project Groups. Project groups can now be sorted alphabetically.
Task Export
Export feature now carries the Created By column to the XLS or CSV.
Mar
Zoho Projects 5X
It's been a while since we brought something new to the table so we just went ahead and launched a completely new UI.
Read MoreZoho Projects Mobile Apps
We have revamped our mobile apps. With a whole new look and a bucket load of features Zoho Projects lets you carry your work wherever you go.
Read MoreExport Timesheets
You can select multiple users when exporting timesheets.
Webhooks
Webhooks now supports Custom Fields. Scroll through Parameter Values and choose the Custom Field.
Move Tasks
Users were unable to move tasks in the Milestones page. This has been fixed.
Project Name as a Link
Project Name in task details page is now a link. Click on it to open the task view in a new tab.
2016
Dec
Gantt Chart for Projects
Gantt chart was cluttered with duplicate tasks. This issue has been fixed.
Timesheet Project Report
Timesheet Project Report now records the last logged time.
Bug Progress Dashboard
User names were missing from Bug Progress filter in the dashboard. This has been resolved.
Global Search in Projects
Tasklists and Tasklist comments were not appearing in global search. This issue has been fixed.
Export Users
Export Users now shows user rate against their name.
Add Tasklist
IE users reported that Add Tasklist popup disappears when selecting Shift Date. This has been resolved.
Nov
Staff Based Billing
Export Bug Report
Now, export bug reports with escalation level. If a bug is escalated, it will show up in the bug report.
Bulk Update of Tasks
Bulk update of tasks was not working in Plain view. This has been fixed.
Add Tasklist
Users were facing an error when adding tasklists if there were no Tasklist templates. This has been resolved.
Add Task through Google Apps
Google users were not able to add tasks. This has been fixed.
Resolve Bugs
Users can add attachments when resolving bugs.
Oct
NaNoWriMo
"The Winds Of Winter" might be taking its time in nearing completion, but you only have a month to finish your novel. Bring out the writer in you.
Read MoreUpdate in My Tasks Page
Now close or move tasks, change their owner or priorities in bulk from My Tasks in Classic view.
TaskList Pie Chart
View your tasklist as a pie chart based on the user, task status, priority or percentage of completion.
Screen Grabber in Feeds
You can now add screenshots while commenting in feeds.
Timesheet Export for Bugs
Start and end time were not being recorded when exporting timesheet for bugs. This has now been resolved.
Create New Projects
New users were unable to create new projects. This is now fixed.
Chat Feature in Zoho Projects
The Chat feature inside Zoho Projects now has an improved visual appeal.
Support in Zoho Projects
Support finds a new home in the Needs Help section.
Sep
Enhanced Time-Log Settings
Customize your time log settings to allow or disallow entries for the past and the future.
Read MoreLog Hours in Task Details Page
Clicking on Log Hours did not elicit any response from the UI. This has been fixed.
Filters for Project Forums
Use filters to easily sort and view the required forum posts in your projects.
Import MPP files
There was an issue importing the latest version of MPP files. This has been resolved.
Adding Tasks in Google Apps Login
Google Apps users were unable to click the Add button when adding a task. The button has been repositioned.
Project Description in Zoho Reports
Zoho Reports now syncs project descriptions.
Filter for Tasks
Users were unable to use the filter option to view closed tasks. This has been resolved.
Aug
10 years of Zoho Projects
Zoho Projects and Slack
Bug Reminder
Never miss out on your bug deadlines. Set reminders to stay on top of your bug fixes
READ MOREBug Custom View Current Login
Use Custom View to show only bugs pertaining to the user who has logged in.
Slack Integration
Now, you can push your project updates to Slack feeds and manage your project activities.
READ MOREInsert Code
We have brought back the option of inserting codes in our text editors.
Feed Duplication
Feeds duplicate from the start when users scroll to the bottom of the page. This is now resolved.
Multiple attachments when adding a new task
When adding multiple attachments simultaneously in the Add New Task page, only the last file was uploaded. This is fixed.
Start and End dates using email alias
When adding a new task using email alias, the start and end dates were not updating. This issues is now resolved.
Printing Gantt Charts
Now you can print Gantt charts without any break in UI.
Jul
Push notifications for Bug updates
No more missing out on updates to bugs. Any update or escalation is pushed to your notification immediately and shows up on the feed.
READ MOREImporting users from Mail Suite
There was an issue with importing users from Mail Suite. This issue has been resolved
Synchronizing Zoho Calendar with Google Calendar
Multi-line entries were throwing an error when syncing with Google calendar. This is now resolved and entries will show up in a single line.
Customize Bug Icon and Name
The bug icon and name can be changed as per business requirement.
READ MOREAdding comments to Tasks
Some users could not add comments for tasks. This has been fixed.
Edit events in the Calendar
There was an issue when editing events in the calendar. This has now been resolved.
Add followers to Tasks
Some users reported the Add Followers feature wasn’t working. This has been resolved.
Jun
Image pop-up enriched with zoom-in and zoom-out feature
We have elevated the image pop-up section with the zoom-in and zoom-out feature. Now, you can click to expand and condense images for a better look and feel!
Issue in Log Hours scrolling
When the list of log hours of the tasks were exceeding the page limit, users were not able to scroll down to view the entire list. This bug was taken into action and was successfully amended.
Two new enrichments in Timesheet
Timesheet is all set to level up your experience with the two latest enhancements. First, you can export timesheet for all your archived projects as well. Second, the Group By User functionality will also display the email IDs of users who log entries accordingly.
Read MoreUser based hours support while generating invoice
You can view the billing details of multiple users based on their individual hours in your invoices from now on. You can also choose the fields of your choice in the item name and item description fields when you generate your invoice.
Read MoreInaccurate total log hours while exporting timesheet
The total log hours in timesheet export were displayed inaccurately. This issue is fixed. And, now you can check the total log hours without any hitch!
Set mandatory custom fields in bugs
You can now customize fields and set them as a mandatory custom field in your bugs section. Try it yourself!
READ MOREMay
Timesheet with more options
We now have an enhanced version of Timesheet with more options and a different look and feel.
Read MoreFilter option to view all the users is enabled in Calendar and Gantt
Until recently, you were able to access the data in Calendar and Report & Gantt charts only for the default Me filter option. Now, you will be able to view the All User data by removing the Me filter option.
Get notified on bug events using Notification helper
Receive real-time bug event notifications on the go using the new exclusive feature - Notification Helper. Now, get updated on the project snags and debug it in no time.
Read MoreError while adding users from portal to project
While adding users from the portal to individual projects, users were hindered by an error pop up. This issue was mended successfully. Now, users will be able to add the requisite users to any project from their portal.
Timesheet enhancement
It's time to manage your team's productivity picture-perfect using the four unique enhancements in timesheet. Start calculating the project's overall performance using group by user, group by date, group by project report, and group by client report. Timesheet is all set to size-up the potency of your team!
Read MoreCalendar facelift
What's up in calendar this month? Hola! Experience the all-new calendar with high-end visibility and distinctive look and feel. Open your calendar tab and watch out the new enhancements.
Issue in work hours for tasks
The work hours for task was wrongly estimated from the business hours settings when the task had more than two owners. This issue is now resolved.
Apr
Make work more engaging with gamescope
Earn points by making progress with tasks and bugs. Win trophies by collecting maximum points in a game. Achieve targets and earn badges. Show these off on your profile and on the scorecard.
READ MORESave your custom view
It's easy to access your project bug details, from now on. You can filter the bug details and save it to your existing custom view or create a new custom view using the Save and Save As option.
READ MOREStorage space elevated
The storage space in all the plans are upgraded successfully. Now, you can enjoy an exclusive storage space of 10GB in the Express plan and 100GB in the Enterprise and Premium plans.
New SmartAdd event
Now, you can create events in your calendar in a better and effective way using the SmartAdd Event. Try now and elevate your event's stand to the next level!
Gamescope - Your portal's play area
How about a portal game, wherein you can compete with your team mates and accomplish the tasks on-time? Looks interesting right! Gamescope can make your work more adventurous with some exciting trophies and rewards. Now, the game starts, are you ready to win?
READ MOREAll paid plans are enabled with the user export feature
Until recently, you were able to export users only in the Enterprise plan. But, here we come with a new enhancement. Now, you can export users in all our paid plans.
Get answered on the go with the all-new Bottom Tray
Stumbled upon what to do next? Fret no more! Here is the Bottom Tray that can lead your way. Click the Need Help icon at the bottom right corner of the page and clear your doubts in the blink of an eye.
Unable to copy business rules from the project templates
While creating projects using project templates, the business rules were not copied from the project templates. This issue is successfully fixed.
Error in loading Portal Clients page
Recently an user who owns more than 3000+ client users raised a complaint that he was not able to load his portal client page. The issue was immediately taken into action and fixed successfully.
Mar
Zapier Integration with Zoho Projects
Search enabled for Project Custom fields in Zoho Projects
You can search for single and multi-text project custom fields in the universal search box in Zoho Projects, from now on.
Notification Helper
Zoho Projects introduces Notification Helper - A quick guide that helps you to check whether you will receive email notifications for any specific bug - event mapping or not.
Feed Facelift
Feed UI has been facelifted for greater visual appeal.
Edit feature for feed status and comment fields
It is possible to edit your feed status and comments for the posted status, from now on.
Follow and Unfollow buttons in Bug Details page
You can choose to follow or un follow any bug in the Bug Details page.
Carry over custom fields from template to project and vice-versa
When you create a project from a template, you haven't been able to import the custom fields from the template to the new project or vice versa, for that matter. From now on, you will be able to copy the custom fields as well.
Task description added in Export Task
When you export task, the exported file had only the Task name. Going forward, the file will contain the Task description as well.
Project Custom Fields in Rest API
It is now possible to create a project with custom fields using Rest API.
READ MORESpaces replaced by % symbol
Space characters have been replaced by '%' in the URLs keyed in the comment sections of status,task, and bug fields. This issue is fixed now.
Unable to move tasks in a project template
The issue in moving tasks between two tasklists in a project template has been fixed.
Feb
Access to add followers
Till date, the users in Reporter and Assignee roles only were adding followers in Bug details. Going forward, Admins, Joint Admins, and Managers can also add followers in the Bug details page.
There are newcomers to Bug Settings of late. They help you to handle real-time bug notifications better. Why wait?
Read MoreBulk owner update for tasks in plain view
In Tasks - Plain view, we have fixed the issue with respect to bulk update of Owners for different tasks in one go.
Is your project strict ?
Be kind and be strict. Puzzled? Zoho Projects introduces Strict Project management where you can freeze the deadlines of your project and deliver great quality on time, every time. Explore more on Strict Projects.
Read MoreUser Export
You can export user data either for one project or across multiple projects through the Export User option in the Users or All Users page.
Mini editor
Mini editor is enabled for Status, Task comment, and Bug comment fields in Zoho Projects.
Issue in task dependency view is now resolved
Hello, SystemV/CST6CDT timezone users ! The issue in the Tasks - Dependency view is fixed.
Business Rule and SLA updates
UI has been enhanced for Business Rule and SLA sections for a great visual appeal. You can select multiple values in a rule, for all the fields, when you add or edit criteria for business rules and SLAs.
Project custom fields
Craft your project with the fields that match your business needs. Here's a blog on how you do it.
READ MOREMarking predefined view as favorite
In the Bugs tab, like Custom Views, add any number of Predefined Views to your favorites in one click. You can view all your favorites under the Favorite Views tab displayed above your Predefined Views.
Jan
All default fields are editable now in the Bugs List view
You have been able to edit only the Assignee and the Status fields among the other default fields in Bugs - List view, till date. In order to lessen your navigation time among tabs and to help you edit other fields faster, we have come up with an update where you can edit all other default fields in the Bugs - List view itself.
User based Planned Vs Actual hours
Man proposes,God disposes! Does this saying ring a bell? Yes, things might or might not happen as planned in our lives. So do our projects. Most of us would have wished for a feature that clearly demarcates the planned hours and the actual ones logged for activities.Our Santa did hear you and here he is, with the all-new Planned vs Actual tab !!!
READ MOREAlignment issues in notification mails for task comments are fixed
Earlier, when you comment for a task with line breaks, in your project feed, the corresponding notification mail content had alignment issues. Those issues have been fixed and you will now receive notification mails in the same format as how you comment for tasks in the project feed.
Web to Bug Form - UI facelift
File bugs from external sites with an enhanced UI in Web to Bug Form that gives a great visual appeal.